Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

Started by GaryLC
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#13

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

Yes, at least I was a member way back in the days when it had the use of the building at the lake side,(a club-house come meeting point.) Which was then reclaimed by the council and fitted out as a café. These days it seems to have somehow resurrected itself from the ashes, and has a few members who tend to gather on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, especially if the weather is decent and the lake has water in it. To the uninitiated non locals, the lake uses sea water and can be pumped in at high tide, or out as required. I believe at this moment of time ongoing repairs are finally complete and it is all sorted and ready to go.
Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.
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#11

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

I love the Cobble a very authentic, build especially for this corner of the county, and the Whitby kipper boxes add the realistic touch.
Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.
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#9

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

it does have a small trickle going into the sea.. But that pond is so much nicer
Not and expert but bloody keen
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#8

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

Thanks for that, appreciated, and Saltburn by-the-sea is a much nicer place than Redcar, mind it does not have a boating lake. Regards, Gary.
Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.
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#6

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

As a model boat builder living in Redcar, I felt the need to reply to your post, and out of curiosity I gave your profile a quick looking at to find out where you live, and the answer came up as, "By- the -Sea, which you have to admit is different, and this brings a song to mind. Oh I do love to be by the Sea-Side. Would you care to elaborate on that, or is it a secret? Regards, Gary.
Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.
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#5

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

Redcar is up and running.. been to see folk using it.. Ive been over couple of times a week since the repairs and the refill.. Just need to get down and join when I complete one oof my boats..
Not and expert but bloody keen
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#4

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

Gary had a look on that site and yes some interesting materials and fittings, Thanks
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#3

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

Hi Michael, and good to hear from you, I don't rate my chances much of finding like-minded boat builders in this area. Which is a pity as several boats ready for the water, and no-one to give me a hand? Try googling GLR Kennions Ltd, as they sell copper tube of all sizes from 6" o/d down to 1/16" o/d. and copper sheet for the end caps from Metals 4U. I am giving this some serious thought myself as a 3 1/2" x 6" boiler will set you back between £300 & £400, and getting more expensive by the month. Have you thought about a flash steam boiler which has a degree of simplicity and is not a pressurised vessel as such? The Latin Equivalent being, wait for it Aqueous Vapourous. Regards, Gary
Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.
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#2

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

Hi Gary, hope your OK, not started any major moves on the boat yet but still buzzing ideas about re- building a boiler. Anyway hope you have some luck with other sailors, I agree its better with a group
Michael
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#1

Model Boat Builders in the Redcar area.

As an ex-member of the Redcar Model Boat Club, which sort of died when the council reclaimed what used to be the RMBC club-house and turned it into a coffee bar. I would be very interested in meeting up with the people who still use the boating lake occasionally to sail their model boats. It is so much more interesting when a group of like-minded individuals who can give each other a helping hand and a bit of company. If anyone out there is interested in this proposition could you kindly make contact via this website?
Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.
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